It is not easy to say goodbye, no matter what the circumstances are.You can use a letter or email to ease the transition for you and the people you're leaving.If you decide you need to go separate ways, you can either write a letter to your friend or partner or a professional goodbye letter.You can use a letter to heal yourself from a broken relationship, one you keep to yourself instead of sending.Even though you're gone, you can keep writing goodbye letters to your loved ones, so they always have a part of you.
Step 1: Be careful who you send letters to.
You should only send emails to people you know.Send emails to people you were friends with, co-workers you got along with but didn't know, and your manager.If you've been at the head of the company for more than 3 years, this rule doesn't apply.Sending an email to everyone in the company is fine.
Step 2: Begin with the date you're leaving and a short explanation.
The purpose of the letter should be established in the opening paragraph.The reason you're leaving and the date of your last day should be included.If you're taking a position at a new company, you can include that information in letters to your friends, even if it's not the best thing to include.You could write, "Just dropping a note to let you know that Friday, January 10 will be my last day at Rogers Incorporated."I'm sad to be leaving, but I know there are great opportunities ahead.
Step 3: Define what the person meant to you in the second paragraph.
You should personalize each letter to the person if you're writing a form letter.Tell them how much you enjoyed working with them and what you like about your job.You could say, "I've enjoyed working with you during my time here."You have a great mind and you are always able to resolve disputes.I hope we can keep in touch in the future.You could write, "I'm so proud of the work we've done together at this company."You are both hard workers and creative.Let's keep in touch.
Step 4: What did you like about working there?
In a less personal letter, this option works well.It's a positive way to connect with the people who are still there, and it helps you end on a good note.You could say, "I loved working at Rogers Incorporated."The perfect environment for creativity was created by the relaxed atmosphere.I'll miss the positive vibes of everyone as I move on.
Step 5: The letter has to be positive.
A goodbye letter is not the place to complain.You don't want to burn bridges in the future.Keep it civil and stay positive.You can still network with people you worked with later.You don't know when you'll need that connection.
Step 6: Your contact information should be the last thing you do.
It's enough for most people to have a personal email.If you would like to have lunch with someone, you might include your phone number or home address.You could write, "I wish you the best of luck moving forward, and I hope to hear from you soon!"
Step 7: If it's a bad goodbye, write a letter to yourself.
If you're letting go of a toxic friend or breaking up with a partner, it's best to get your own feelings out of the way first.Take some time to write a healing letter and list your complaints.You can use this letter to vent and then write a letter for your friend or partner.The first letter can be very emotional.You can blame the other person or insult them.You can move on to a calmer, more rational letter if you get it out of the way.
Step 8: Focus on the good times.
You should talk about what you like about the person and your relationship in the letter.In most relationships, there are good times as well as bad, and no matter what reason you're saying goodbye, you can still end on a good note by taking time to think about what was good.It's possible to write about good memories, like how you met or when you fell in love.
Step 9: Discuss what you think about the other person.
Even though you're saying goodbye to the person, you can still remember what you liked about them in the past.If you really feel the need to move on, then maybe that's a letter you should keep to yourself.You could say, "I love your kind spirit, your willingness to go on adventures, and your compassion for everyone you met."You made me want to be a better person, and I will always be grateful.
Step 10: Let the other person know you are sorry and forgive them.
You both probably played a part in how the relationship ended.Don't hold back.If you can, apologize for any part you played in the incident and offer forgiveness to the other person.You don't want bad blood between you.You could write, "I'm sorry for how things ended between us, and I apologize for my part in that."I hope you don't hold anything against me.
Step 11: If you can, end with a kind word.
You can note at the end that this person was special to you.Discuss how you will remember the good times despite the fact that you need to leave, for instance.You could say, "I'm sorry that we have to go our separate ways, but I think we just don't work together anymore."You will always hold a special place in my heart, no matter what.
Step 12: Write the letters now.
You never know when it will be the last day.It's also a fact that we must live with.If you want to make sure your loved ones have something to hold on to when you're gone, you should write them and include them in your will now.This type of letter can be used to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you, offer memories, and even apologize for past mistakes.If you want to, you can rewrite the letters as you get older.
Step 13: If you don't know where to begin, use a template.
You can find them on the internet.They'll give you questions you can answer to help you through the process.It is much easier to write this type of letter when there is a prompt in front of you.The template can be found at http://med.stanford.edu/letter/ friends and family.html.
Step 14: Talk about what you would do differently.
You can say it here if you haven't had a chance to talk about them in person.If you didn't spend enough time with the person, you may regret it.You wish you could've done better, so let them know that.You could say, "I regret that I waited so long to apologize to you."We could have had many more years together.
Step 15: Those who have hurt you should apologize.
Some people will feel guilty after you're gone since they can't fix the situation, and they will have a hard time forgiving themselves for the things they've done to you.They may be able to forgive themselves if you offer your forgiveness in a letter.You could say, "I know you feel guilty for the times you couldn't be there for me."Don't.I know you did everything you could to be a part of my life, and you were the best child a person could ask for.Go easy on yourself.
Step 16: Send your love and thanks.
This letter is where you can tell your loved ones what they mean to you.They deserve to know what they mean to you.It's possible to bring up memories of things you've done together or talk about what you love about the person.If you're writing to your daughter, you might say, "Never underestimate how much I love you."I never regretted having you, you're the joy of my life.You're a special person because of your heart, wit, and smarts.I know you will do great things in the future, my baby girl, I admire all you have accomplished.
Step 17: Say farewell and end by doing so.
This is a goodbye letter, and saying goodbye will provide a sense of closure for you and the person you're writing to.You can include spiritual beliefs about death here if you have them.You can write "even though my body will be gone, my spirit will live on, and I'll be with you forever"
Step 18: Opens and closings are used.
You might not feel like you need to use these because the letter is for you.The convention of a letter makes you think about the other person and the relationship, which is a good way to start.It's possible to write goodbye letters to things like addiction.If you have a cigarette addiction, you could write a goodbye letter.The addiction should be treated as a person in the letter.If you want to heal some of your hurt and anger, you can write a letter to your future self.
Step 19: All of your grievances and complaints can be aired.
The letter isn't meant to be sent so you can say what you want.Discuss what made you angry, what hurt you, and what you need to let go of.If you're angry that your ex never listened, write that in your letter.
Step 20: You should write down your feelings.
This isn't just about what happened to the other person.It's about getting out of the way.If you can be honest with yourself, you will be able to understand the feelings you are still going through from that relationship.Maybe you feel betrayed.You can't be with the person if you still love them.It's best to get it all down on paper.
Step 21: The phrase "I forgive you" can be used.
It can be difficult to forgive the other person when you're hurt by a relationship.It's only hurting you when you haven't forgiven them, as you're the one with the grudge.Writing the words "I forgive you" is the first step to forgiveness.It won't change the way you feel about the person, but it can be a first step to letting go of anger and hurt.As you write, try to mean what you say.
Step 22: You can destroy the letter or save it for later.
It is possible to destroy the letter.You can either shred it or burn it.If you want to keep it, it's fine.It can serve as a reminder that you've come a long way.Sending it to the person is not a good idea.It can be used as a first draft for another letter, but it's really about getting your emotions out.